Operating System Troubleshooting
3 Simple Steps Anyone Can Do to Speed Up and Clean A Computer
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August 29, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Whether you use your computer for personal use or work, all of us know all too well the frustrations of waiting on a slow computer. The speed of your computer ultimately comes down to several factors but the 3 biggest factors are: Malware on the …
How to Run an SFC Scan (System File Checker)
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Open Command Prompt.Make sure to run the program as an Administrator.In the window that pops up type in: sfc /scannowThen Hit Enter. This will initiate a scan with a percentage on the progress.Let that scan run and once finished you will need to reboot …
Hide/Show Desktop Icons – Missing Desktop Icons – Windows
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Right click any empty area on the Desktop Click “View” Check or Uncheck “Show Desktop Icons”. That was easy!
How to Clear Your DNS Cache
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Open Command Prompt or Powershell. Type in: ipconfig /flushdns You should receive a message saying something along the lines of: Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache. And you’re good to go! If you need further assistance on …
Disable Startup Programs – Windows 8-10
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Startup programs allow a program to launch automatically each time you turn your computer on. You can go into the settings to enable/disable these programs depending on which ones you’d like to startup automatically. On your Desktop go to the bottom …
Disable Startup Programs – Windows XP
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Click Start then “Run”.In the open box type: msconfig And then click “OK” or press “Enter”.Select the Startup Menu tabLocate the startup program you want to disable and click the “tick” in the box beside it to disable it.Select “OK” at the bottom and you …
NSlookup Command
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — nslookup is a network administration command-line tool available in many computer operating systems for querying (checking) the Domain Name System to obtain domain name or IP address mapping, or other DNS records. The name “nslookup” means “name server …
How to Run a Power Cycle – Windows
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Start by shutting down the computer. If this is a Desktop unplug the power cord from the power outlet. You can also unplug it from the computer itself as well. If this is a Laptop you will shutdown as well and then remove the battery and unplug the power …
How to Recover, Restore and Reinstall Your macOS
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May 31, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — When you started your Apple computer for the first time, you were likely amazed with its speed and ease of use. Computers generally run smoothly and efficiently at first. However, as time passes, a device can slow for several reasons. When this occurs, …
How to Effectively and Intelligently Organize Files On Your Mac
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July 7, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution — Terence Conran, an English designer, businessman and restaurateur, once said, “A room full of unnecessary clutter is not pleasant to sit in, so clear it of everything. When you fill it again, be ruthlessly selective about what goes back in. Your quality …